Arthur R. “Art” Armbrister, age 91, of
Zurich, Kansas passed away Monday, August 22, 2022, at Redbud Village in
Plainville, Kansas. Art was born November 6, 1930, in Ellis County to
Christian “Christ” and Hilda (Rumpel) Armbrister. On July 22, 1956, he
married Jacqueline “Jacque” Joan Westwood in Woodston, Kansas. She
preceded him in death on December 21, 1998.
Art was a lifelong Farmer and Rancher and truly embraced farm life. When
he took time off, he enjoyed his time with his grandchildren and great
grandchildren. Art was a US Army Veteran. He also enjoyed dancing and
attending dances. He served on church council and was extremely proud of
the latest addition that was added to St. John’s.
Art is survived by his son, Gary Armbrister and wife Marsha of Zurich; a
daughter, Denise Wilson and husband Mitch of Abilene, Kansas; a
brother, Curtis Armbrister and wife, Karen of Wichita; grandchildren,
Courtney Wilson (fiance', Colin Tipton), Nicole (Luke) Goodenow, Janay
(Dylan) Crosson, Seth (Hunter) Armbrister and Dustin (Kaedyn) Wilson as
well as great grandchildren, Grady, Lincoln and Reagyn Crosson, Waylynn
and Walker Armbrister.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, a sister, Marjorie
Holland and infant twin brothers, Raymon and Arnold Armbrister.
Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Saturday, August 27, 2022, at St. John
Lutheran Church in Ellis. Burial with military honors will follow in the
church cemetery.
Visitation will be Friday 6 PM – 7:30 PM with a prayer service at 7:30
PM at Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 E. 17th, Ellis, KS 67637.
Visitation on Saturday will be 9:30 AM until service time at the church.
Memorial contributions are suggested to St. John Lutheran Church or the Bukovina Society.
Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com